Denial of State/Federal Public Benefits due to Tribal Benefit payments
Our attorneys will work to ensure full participation of Native Americans in the public benefits for which they are eligible and have a right to fully share in.
Denial of State/Federal Public Benefits due to Tribal Benefit payments
Why is this Service Important?
It is common for the monetary or trust benefits that Tribal citizens receive from their Tribe of enrollment to disqualify recipients from other benefits from the state or federal government, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Obamacare related programs. This is due to Tribal per capita benefits being counted as income and placing beneficiaries over the income thresholds that would qualify them for these other benefits.
What Kinds of Benefits Can CILS Assist With?
Our attorneys will assess whether trust assets, per capita judgements, as well as gaming per capita distributions should be excluded from decisions related to income sensitive public benefits programs such as:
Tribal And Indian Health Service Health Programs
Medicare And Obamacare Related Programs
Hill-Burton Donated Care Hospitalization Policies
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If you want to inquire further about this topic or would like additional assistance, please contact your local field office.